Schools/Public Show Testimonials

Quotes 2018

“Great job, Mr. J- you kept the high energy going for the full hour; this was everything we hoped it would be and more…thank you!”-Principal Shawn Marsh, Porters Lake Elementary School, NS (October 2018)

“Thank you for your show at The Beaver Bank Kinsac Community Centre today. Our son Zachary was enthralled from start to finish, as were all of the children. I wouldn’t have thought that many kids could make as much noise as they did! They loved every minute!”-Jen Saunders, Beaver Bank Kinsac Community Centre show, Beaver Bank, NS (August 2018)

“You know, I have never seen a group of High School kids feeling like Elementary kids for a full hour. Bravo!”-Trevor Kendall, Teacher, New Germany High School, NS (May 2018)

“That was awesome! We will definitely be in touch again, Mr. J!”-Sherrene Conrad, Teacher, and Sophie Mansfield, Student Council President, New Germany High School, NS (May 2018)

“All the kids and even the staff thoroughly enjoyed your show, Mr. J! It was laughter and smiles for the full hour- thank you!”-Principal Marsha Costello, St. Louis Elementary, St. Louis, PEI (May 2018)

“You engaged all the kids the entire time, and that’s not easy to do with a 10 to 13 year old audience…very well done!”-Principal Joyce Veinot-Gates, Chester Middle School, Chester, NS (February 2018)

“What a wonderful show! Thank you so much for giving the kids so much joy this morning…just fantastic!”-Nathalie George, Teacher, École Beaubassin, Halifax, NS (February 2018)

Quotes 2017

“Thank you for the great time last night …. you entertained 76 energetic kids, while all their parents got to sit and eat without anyone needing anything!! Wow!!!! My son Liam can’t stop talking about you!!”– Lindsay MacDonald, Organizer, Minor Hockey Christmas Party, Mabou, Cape Breton (December 2017)

“Hello, Amazing Mr. J! I am writing this note for my 6-year-old granddaughter, Sierra MacDonald who attended your show at the Stewiacke Community Centre. Sierra was enthralled with your show, baffled by the magic and in absolute glee with your humour, especially the talking monkey on the board. She is now asking for a magic set for Christmas! It is so nice to see that someone can keep the magic alive for the little ones and even some of us old fuddy duddies! Many thanks for that”– Brenda MacDonald, Stewiacke, NS (December 2017)

“We had the honor of seeing a show this morning at my daughter’s preschool. She is normally a shy one, but today she was the first to raise her hand and speak up. I have never seen her jumping and laughing so much!”– Jennifer Pothier, Parent at Lower Sackville Nursery School (December 2017)

“Wow, you have such a gift…everyone, kids and grown-ups too just loved the show. Thank you for spreading the joy!”– Denise McAuley, Director & Bernice Mailman, Assistant Director, Bridgewater Day Care (November 2017)

“There are no words to describe the sheer JOY of this day!! We were privileged to have 12 wonderful young men join our group today, and they squealed their way through an absolutely outstanding professional magic show – a world class spectacle, really – by The Amazing Mr. J! Best Boys’ Day yet – hands down. Wow, wow, wow.”– Wendy Birt, Creator and Teacher-Mentor at THR!VE Education, Dartmouth, NS (May 2017)

“Thanks so much David, it was really great to have you come to our March Break Day Camp…we are hoping to have you come back in the summer for our programs then.. I will also spread the word to our families about you!!”– Kim Fahie-Chambers, Program Co-ordinator, Family Resource Centre, Windsor, NS (March 2017)

“Our little family saw your incredible show this past weekend at Atlantica Oak Island Hotel. We have 4 children and they (and us) all LOVED it! Thank you so much for opening their imaginations!!”– Sarah Whynacht, Chelsea, NS (March 2017)

Quotes 2016

“You are a RESOUNDING hit!!!! We definitely want you back next year.”– Lesley Carter, Environment Canada, Dartmouth, NS (December 2016)

“Thank you for bringing so much joy and laughter to our Christmas Staff Party!”– Denise Loar, Numeris Canada (December 2016)

“What a show! Everyone loved it, I was very impressed with your set up, and everything you did. Looking forward to hiring you in the future!”– Jennie, Owner, Crystal Mountain Party Palace, Moncton, NB (December 2016)

“My daughter, Sarah Rogers, saw your show at Antigonish Education Centre yesterday. She LOVED it, and wants me to tell you that she didn’t colour you like a meatball! (She’s colouring your page now). She’d also love a magic wand if you can spare one:) Thank you so much for bringing so much joy to those kids. We’ll spread the good word!”– Trudy Rogers, Antigonish (June 2016)

“The kids all loved your show! I can’t get over the reaction of the girl you brought on stage- she jumped up and down non-stop with excitement!”– Sean Barker, Vice-Principal, Antigonish Education Centre (June 2016)

“Great having you back for a second time, Mr. J! The kids have been asking about you all year!”– Principal Stephen Johnson, and teacher Erin Ramsay, Hebbville Academy, Bridgewater, NS (June 2016)

“The graduating class has been telling me this was the best Safe Grad they could ever imagine…thank you, Mr. J for making it magic!”– Martha Baker, teacher, Musquodoboit Rural High School SAFE GRAD (June 2016)

“Outstanding, Mr. J! Hilarious, and super cool magic…all the high school students couldn’t wait to have you back again after your show last year…another huge success, thanks to you!”– Rhonda Leights, administrator, Auburn Heights High School (March 2016)

“Thanks for making our National Literacy Day event such a huge success! Looking forward to booking us again next year!”– Tammy Hiltz, Chief Organizer, National Literacy Day, Middle Musquodoboit and Sheet Harbour, NS (January 2016)

Quotes 2015

“The way you keep the students entertained is really something…I could hear the excitement down the hall! Very positive energy and just an all around terrific show.”– Principal Sandra Chauvin, Joseph Giles School, Dartmouth, NS (December 2015)

“Your ‘Back to the Future- Magic Party for Parkinson’s’ looked amazing, and you should be so proud of its success. Thank you for volunteering to organize and perform for this event, and helping to transform the lives of Canadians living with Parkinson’s disease. Deep appreciation for your support!”– Cheryl Muschallik, Parkinson Society Canada (October 2015)

“Students are already asking when we can have you back again!”– Robin Smith, teacher, Hillcrest Academy, Shelburne, NS (October 2015)

“You are very much in tune with how to keep an audience engaged – very impressive show, and yes, would recommend to everyone!”– Principal Mike Smith, Forest Ridge Academy, Barrington, NS (October 2015)

“What a wonderful show! You’ve got a great act, and you’re so good with the kids. This really impressed me!”– Isabelle Gascon, teacher, École Bois-Joli, Dartmouth, NS (April 2015)

Quotes 2014

“Every day I have someone in the hall, stopping me to tell me their favorite part of your performance. The students were truly just AMAZED by you!!! Thank you for sharing your talent with us all!” 🙂– Brenda Newcombe, Principal, and Charmaine McAdoo, teacher, Brooklyn District School, Newport, NS (June 2014)

“Thank you for an amazing performance, and for igniting the students’ imagination!”– Principal Makiko Chiasson, St. Stephen’s School, Halifax, NS (June 2014)

Quotes 2013

“Outstanding show, Mr. J…great audience interaction and a true celebration of reading… exactly what we were looking for for our National Literacy Day event. Thank you very much!”– Matt Taylor, Director, Colchester Adult Learning Association (CALA) (January 2013)

“Amazing! So much fun. The reading message was very well incorporated into the show, and you had a very receptive audience.”– Rachel Crosby, Youth Coordinator, Tantallon Library (August 2011)

Quotes 2010

“We just saw you for the second time at one of the Halifax libraries and you are great! The kids love you and I did as well. You are great with the way you relate to the kids and keep them in line- which can be a challenge. I love the fact that your are always positive when answering their excited questions.”– Tamara Sharkey-Chouinard (August 2010)

Quotes 2009

“Your show is a real celebration of the magic of reading- the kids and grown-ups all loved it!”– Charlene Noel, Colchester Adult Learning Association (CALA) (October 2009)

“I heard some of the teaching staff say this was one of the best shows they’ve ever seen! Thanks for incorporating the reading message so much into your magic.”– Principal Kevin Mapplebeck, West Highland Elementary, Amherst (October 2009)

Quotes 2007

“Your ‘Magic of Reading’ show was as entertaining as it was educational. It highlighted, in a very visual way, the importance of reading for our young people, and the fact that educators need to use different ‘tricks’ to establish that passion for reading at an early age. Your enthusiasm for both reading and magic was clearly evident, and your magic show was the highlight of our conference program.”– Elliot Payzant, President, Nova Scotia School Boards Association, and Dr. Noel Hurley, Superintendent, Chignecto-Central Regional School Board (June 2007)

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Can you personally remember the joy you felt, when you had your picture featured on a special wall, or say, printed in the newspaper? Felt overjoyed to hear that the little girl who graces the back cover of the new 'Amazing Mr. J Comic Book' discovered her star outing by surprise, when her friend randomly showed her a copy! (After receiving permission to use the photo after a Magic Birthday Show for her last December, I had planned to tell the family she was now featured in the new Mr. J Grandway Comic- though before I could, the youngster discovered it by this happy surprise!) THOUSANDS of these comics have now made their way into the hands of kids and adults throughout Atlantic Canada, so I hope she feels like the star she is! Here's the wonderful e-mail I received from her Mom: "Hi Mr. J! I just wanted to let you know that Sammy got a copy of your comic book from a friend who was at the McDonalds in Tantallon this week. She was so excited, and proud, to see herself on the back cover with you. She took it to school today for Show and Tell. It reminded us how awesome her birthday was and how special you made her feel on her special day :) Take Care. Brittany Pottie" :) ... See MoreSee Less

Are you a fan of JOHN CLEESE? You'll be happy to know the Fawlty Towers funnyman showed great warmth and humour upon meeting him in person, following his comedy performance (hilariously entitled: "Why There is No Hope"). For two hours, the near-80 year old Monty Python legend entertainingly explained why! Then, after his sharp and witty outlook on current world affairs, I asked him backstage if he felt there was "any hope of there ever being hope!" He said YES, in such that the best way to enjoy life is through the famous 'Serenity Prayer' (where you simply use your strength to change the things you can, and not worry about the things you can't!). A very wise and funny show, from possibly the FUNNIEST PERSON IN THE WORLD! Proving this point, upon seeing my stuffed 'monster bunny' (from the 'Life of Brian' movie, with this replica version used as a comedy prop in my personal Magic Shows for 20 years), John Cleese instantly took it and played up that the bunny was attacking him! I couldn't even get the ravenous rabbit away from him, as he continued to jostle with it! Priceless. He also loved the 'Dead Parrot' balloon gift, from the famous Python sketch. Will always remember his words: "Once you start thinking, 'Oh, I'm a very serious and important person,' I think you basically die inside.The secret to feeling good is being able to LAUGH at YOURSELF." Thank you, Mr. Cleese, for helping us all to "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life!" That's TRUE MAGIC!! :) ... See MoreSee Less

Looking to entertain your kids, AND help children's charities across Canada? Wednesday May 8th is McHappy Day! The Amazing Mr. J will be at the Upper Tantallon McDonald's from 6:00-7:00pm, performing MAGIC, and giving out FREE balloons, and Grandway Comics! Join the McFun!! I'm lovin' it! :) ... See MoreSee Less

Big Magic Thanks to Calum & The Strange Adventures Team, for hosting Free Comic Book Day...and thanks to YOU for your support! The Magic of Reading continues all year at their stellar Strange Stores, where you can also still pick up the pulse-pounding pages of Mr. J's new Magic Comic! (Courtesy of Nova Scotia's glorious group at Grandway Comics!) With today also being Star Wars Day, it felt a like a Magical 'Double-Christmas' for hundreds of happy kids (and adults!) May the 4th Be With You!😀 ... See MoreSee Less

Looking for some FREE fun for your kiddies? This Saturday is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! It all starts at 10:00am, on the Halifax Waterfront, beside the Maritime Museum. Feel FREE to dress as YOUR favourite super-hero, receive FREE Comics from Strange Adventures, plus enjoy Magic Entertainment from The Amazing Mr. J! PLUS, FREE balloon animals from Mr. J, and (NEW this year!), a FREE collectible copy of Mr. J's All-New Magic Comic, from Nova Scotia's exciting and dynamic new company, Grandway Comics! (But wait, there's MORE!) This year, in celebration of the new Avengers movie, you can have your picture taken wearing...a real Infinity Gauntlet! Why is it real? Because, Mr. J had it SIGNED by its original creators, comic legends George Perez, and Jim Starlin! (Didja know Jim Starlin actually did a cameo in the new movie, like Stan Lee always does?) Maybe you can even do some magic with it yourself! See you Saturday, Heroes! ... See MoreSee Less